Criminology Book Two: for the WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma

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Each unit is set out very clearly under headings and is very easy for the students to navigate around. The level of detail allows for easy differentiation and also means the content is accessible to students of all abilities.

Your school or college can now buy eBook departmental or library licences for all our Criminology and Sociology student books, so your students can access them anywhere, 24/7. The content mirrors the specification so as a teacher you know you are covering everything required for the assessment. have not completed one year or more on any full-time undergraduate programme at FHEQ level 4 or above, or completed 30 credits or more of OU study Written by two highly experienced authors, teachers and examiners, the text is accessible to students of all abilities, with clear explanations in straightforward language pitched at just the right level. Criminology is closely allied to other social sciences subject areas such as sociology, social policy, political science, geography, psychology and history as well as law, criminal justice and police studies.This module brings together a variety of approaches and understandings from many of these disciplines to develop what is termed as the criminological imagination. You'll explore the different definitions, understandings and ways of thinking about crime and justice in society and develop your own critically informed approach that questions the role and effectiveness of criminal justice in contemporary society.Don't worry! We offer a choice of flexible ways to help spread the cost of your Access module. The most popular options include: To join in spoken conversations in tutorials, we recommend a wired headset (headphones/earphones with a built-in microphone). The contents are carefully mapped to the WJEC specification and cover all the Assessment Criteria in full, so you can be sure you are studying exactly what you need to. Crime is a fundamental phenomenon that must be investigated, analyzed and explained from all levels. Criminology tries to do this through the study of criminal behavior, of the criminal sanctions that derive from the crime, as well as of the crime itself.

Due to the nature of exploring criminal harms and state violence, you may find a number of the topics discussed in this module difficult and challenging. If you feel that increased awareness of such issues will be unduly distressing, then please think carefully before enrolling for this module.Each Assessment Criterion is dealt with in its own Topic, with clear headings signposting the content - particularly useful for students and teachers new to the Diploma.

The online student workbooks and activities are excellent for flipped learning. This has been particularly useful for remote learning – students reading and answering questions prior to delivery creates a deeper level of understanding. They can also be used to consolidate knowledge after delivery. At our college we use a ‘teach, task, test’ approach, so the online activities are fantastic for the task element and really help embed the knowledge. Case studies and crime scenarios stimulate reflection and provide useful examples for students' answers. Up-to-date content includes the latest statistics and policy developments. Written by highly experienced authors, teachers and examiners. WJEC endorsement guarantees your students have comprehensive, high quality support that you can trust. Pay by instalments – OUSBA calculates your monthly fee and number of instalments based on the cost of the module you are studying. APR 5.1% representative.

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Once your school/college has a licence for one of our eBooks, your students can access it remotely anytime, anywhere – from home, in school/college, or on the move. Just decide how many users you want to be able to access the eBook at any one time and then apply for your licence. Part of the harmony of societies is achieved through the prevention and study of crime, from all its aspects. For this reason, we have created the collection of criminology books in PDF format, because we know its importance for the different social systems. This is a key introductory OU level 1 module. OU level 1 modules provide core subject knowledge and study skills needed for both higher education and distance learning, to help you progress to modules at OU level 2. If you have any doubt about the suitability of the module, please speak to an adviser. Preparatory work The attractive, full-colour design and thought-provoking photos stimulate students' interest and engagement.